This is a report on a restaurant in Hokkaido, based on a YouTube video by "Bob Ore no Tokachi Meshi." I visited the popular restaurant "Mendoro Taraku" in Tokachigawa Onsen. They have continuous operation, and when I visited around 4:30 PM on a Sunday, I was able to sit immediately without waiting. However, by 5 PM, the place was full and there were many customers waiting in the waiting area. It seems like the restaurant has been featured on TV and is quite popular! The interior had counter seats, chair tables, and raised tables. This time, I ordered the menu that was introduced on TV: "Tokachi Atsu Men (Soy Sauce) ¥1,010" with thick curly noodles, half size (¥100 off) and "Zosui Set ¥310." I ordered a small size as I wanted to try both the tsukemen and zosui. The extra serving is free, which is nice! It arrived in about 10 minutes! The hot and glossy tsukemen with thick curly noodles in a boiling hot iron pot looked incredibly delicious! It came with char siu, menma, ajitama, and nori separately! The hot dipping sauce with the ingredients was great! First, I tried the noodles alone! The homemade noodles had a great wheat aroma and texture, and they were incredibly delicious! I dipped the noodles in the hot dipping sauce and transferred them to a small plate as if eating a hot pot dish! The soy sauce-flavored dipping sauce was incredibly delicious! The balance of dashi and umami was perfect and incredibly tasty! The pepper, shichimi togarashi, and ground sesame on the table also paired well with the dish and were incredibly delicious! After finishing the tsukemen, I called out "Zosui" to the staff, and it was brought to me! The staff kindly taught me how to make it, as written in the menu! It was served in a small plate! This was a perfect way to end the meal! I thoroughly enjoyed the flavorful dipping sauce until the last drop, and it was incredibly delicious! Of course, the condiments on the table also paired perfectly with the dish and were incredibly delicious! I finished it all in no time! I'm curious about their non-hotpot tsukemen, ramen, and abura soba too! It was a very delicious meal! Thank you for the feast.

I visited "Dangaku" in Otobe-cho, Hokkaido. During my business trip to Obihiro, I stayed at a ryokan in Tokachi Onsen and decided to try this popular ramen shop in the area. I ordered the Tokachi atsumen with thick curly noodles and a zosui set. The dipping sauce was light and a bit lacking in flavor, but when combined with the zosui, it created a delicious broth! Also, the female staff at this restaurant provided excellent service!

When I went back to my hometown, my younger brother recommended this restaurant. It was always crowded, and we had to wait for about 10-20 minutes even on this day. They had a calling system, so I wonder if you can wait in the car? They offered hot noodles, dipping noodles, and pork ramen, with the option to choose the type of noodles. I ordered the dipping noodles with thin noodles in miso flavor, pork ramen with thick noodles in soy sauce flavor, and a mini pork bowl. I usually don't eat miso flavor since I had a bad experience with miso ramen in the past, but the miso flavor here was exceptional. It had a rich and moderately thick broth that was so delicious I finished every drop. The soy sauce flavor was also good, but after the miso, it felt a bit lacking. It was hot on the day I visited, so I didn't try the hot noodles, but I was told later that it's worth trying even while sweating, so I definitely want to challenge it next time. I was with my 2-year-old daughter, and the restaurant was very accommodating with raised seating, children's chairs, dishes, and even a baby bed, making it a very child-friendly place. I was very satisfied. Thank you for the meal.

I visit Obihiro a few times a year for work. There is a pop-up at the Toyota Rent-A-Car store in Obihiro that showcases recommended ramen in Obihiro, including Tanagaki with photos, which has caught my attention for a while now. Every time I return the car, I always think, "Ah! I should have gone there!" Finally, on my way back to Ikeda-cho, I visited the restaurant! It is tucked away in a corner of the parking lot of Sasai Hotel, hidden by Kodachi. It was around 5 p.m. on a weekday, and there were still seats available, so I was able to enter smoothly. I ordered the "hot noodles" with spicy miso flavor, and you can choose from thin, thick, or flat noodles. This time, I chose thin noodles. I was curious about the recommended zosui set, but personally, I love adding white rice to the soup of spicy tsukemen or tantanmen, so I ordered a small rice. Now, the hot noodles have arrived! The soup is boiling like a hot pot with solid fuel, creating a hot and bubbling atmosphere...! I'm not sure what the correct way to eat it is, but I submerged the noodles in the pot and then transferred them to a small plate. I also transferred the simmered ingredients and soup to a small plate, creating a small ramen experience. The spicy miso has a rich flavor and is very delicious! What's interesting is that it is simmered for quite a long time, so not only does it maintain its heat, but the soup gradually becomes more intense! Towards the end, the umami flavor increased significantly! Although it is spicy miso, it has a slight sweetness to the miso, and the spiciness is moderate. Also, due to that sweetness, I think zosui might be a better match than white rice. I should have followed the recommendation...! The tsukemen and ramen both looked delicious. This time I tried the hot noodles, but since I have a sensitive tongue, I would like to try the tsukemen next time!

I arrived at the restaurant just before 12 pm on Sunday, and as expected, it was a popular place with lots of customers. I wrote my name on a piece of paper and waited for my turn. Since it was a noodle place, I didn't have to wait too long before getting seated. Ordered: - Tsukemen Shoyu (880 yen) The menu had so many options that it was hard to decide, but I had heard that their tsukemen was delicious, so I went with the shoyu flavor. I dipped the noodles in the sauce with seaweed, and wow! It was incredibly delicious! Choosing the thick curly noodles was the right decision. The noodles were chewy, and the chashu in the sauce was tasty. The sauce was rich, and when you dipped the noodles in it, they absorbed the flavor perfectly. This place is a must-visit again! Next time, I think I'll try the thick noodles or the abura soba! Thank you for the meal.

I visited for lunch after staying multiple nights at Tokachigawa Onsen. Surprisingly, there aren't many lunch options in Tokachigawa Onsen, with only places like Edo Kin and Daichi no Takumi available. We decided to go for Daichi no Takumi due to its convenience. The restaurant was full even though it was still early for lunch, but we managed to get a table after a 10-minute wait. The menu mainly consisted of ramen, tsukemen, and abura soba. My husband ordered the premium pork ramen for 930 yen, while I went for the abura soba for 830 yen. You could choose from three types of noodles - thick curly noodles, thin curly noodles, or flat curly noodles - and the portion size was the same price up to 250g. They also offered a free seasoned egg service as mentioned on their official website, which was quite appreciated in this inflationary era. The staff even mentioned, "Eggs are expensive these days, so we're not sure how long we can continue this service. Please make sure to use the coupon," as they prepared two for us. I could see why this place is so popular. The taste was in line with the general flavor profile of Hokkaido - quite salty (laughs). The couple sitting next to us at the counter, maybe newlyweds with a bit of an age gap, were happily chatting, saying, "This is the most delicious place in Japan. The taste hasn't changed since we got married." The staff, especially the manager, I presume, was very attentive and considerate throughout. They seemed to be one of the establishments that support Tokachigawa Onsen in a positive way. If I visit Tokachigawa Onsen again, I'll probably come back here for some noodles, saying "quite salty" with a smile (laughs). Thank you for the meal!

This is Tadaka in Otoengi Town! One of my favorite ramen shops. It has always been a popular place, but it seems to be particularly crowded lately! This time, I had my favorite "Ebi Shio Atsumen for 1,080 yen". The soup is boiled in a pot after being ignited with solid fuel! It's very innovative. I lightly swirl the plump thick noodles. First, I take a bite while it's still cold. It's delicious! Next, I'll try boiling the noodles. In the meantime, I add in the chashu and the sinachiku to the pot. The key is to slowly add them in so the soup doesn't cool down. I also try the soup. It's hot! Towards the end, I add in the soup base and drink up the soup. It's also delicious with rice, but it's too much for my stomach. It was delicious again this time! Thank you, Tadaka. Thank you for the meal!

Unusual type of rice dish from a ryokan that needs to be heated. They also had Tokachi pork bowl, which is a specialty. The spicy miso hot noodles come in a 200g portion, but it feels like too little. It disappears quickly and is lighter than it looks. I ordered a half-size pork bowl, but there was too much rice. It can be eaten like Yukgaejang, so it turned out alright in the end.

It was past 1 pm on a regular day, but there were about 8 people waiting in line. Perhaps because there are few restaurants in Obihiro that are open for both lunch and dinner, it seems to be quite popular. I decided to order the recommended Special Pork Ramen and Hot Tsukemen. You can choose from three types of noodles: homemade thick curly noodles, thin curly noodles, and flat noodles. For ramen, thin noodles are recommended, while thick curly noodles are better for other dishes. The appeal of Hot Tsukemen is that you can continue eating it hot without the soup getting cold, which is common with tsukemen. I asked for plenty of grated garlic in the miso dipping sauce, and it warms up your body perfectly. The option for rice porridge after finishing your meal is a must.

I recently visited the popular restaurant recommended by a famous person, called "Dango". I went there around 1 pm on a weekday and had to wait for about 4 groups ahead of me. I ordered the spicy miso hot noodles, but it was just okay. I heard that the hot noodles with zosui set is recommended, so I will try that next time if I have the chance to visit again.

After eating yakiniku for dinner and getting a little tipsy, I went to this place on a whim. The hotel staff recommended it, and I couldn't resist since I didn't know when I would be able to come back. I ordered the atsu-men (I think it was Tokachigawa hot noodles). It was a unique experience with a hot pot fueled by solid fuel to keep the soup piping hot so it doesn't cool down, like a tsukemen. The noodles were thick and delicious.

In the town of Tokachi River Onsen, there is a ramen shop called "Men-dokoro Taraku" located in a corner of the large parking lot of Tokachi River Onsen Sasai Hotel. The shop is housed in a quaint old house with a nice atmosphere. Inside, there are tatami, table, and counter seats available. I ordered the Spicy Miso Hot Noodles for 1060 yen. You can adjust the spiciness level and choose the type and amount of noodles. I chose thick curly noodles with an extra serving of 250g. The spicy miso soup is simmered with solid fuel, keeping it hot and allowing you to enjoy it continuously. The soup has a perfect level of spiciness and rich umami flavor. The homemade noodles are slightly slippery and have a good chewy texture, showcasing the deliciousness of wheat. The extra serving of thick noodles provided a satisfying meal. The char siu topping was also flavorful and satisfying. I enjoyed the atmosphere and delicious ramen.

This is a tsukemen restaurant in Tokachi River Onsen town. The Tokachi Atsumen Shoyu (960 yen) is their specialty, where you can enjoy cold noodles dipped in hot dipping sauce. The dipping sauce is heated by solid fuel underneath, giving it a unique touch. I chose thick curly noodles, which felt more like medium thickness compared to the current trend of extra thick tsukemen noodles. When dipped in the hot sauce, the noodles were more chewy than springy. The dipping sauce had a nice balance of sweetness and acidity, and I felt like the sauce was the star rather than the noodles. The char siu was tender and flavorful.

Visited a little before 11 am on a Sunday. Even though they open at 11 am, there was a line of about 10 people. It was over 30 degrees in Obihiro that day. Waiting outside was quite tough... Finally, they opened a little after 11 am and we managed to get in on the first round. Apparently, this place is famous for their "atsumen" (hot noodles). I ordered the Tokachi atsumen (soy sauce) for 910 yen, with a large size for an extra 100 yen, and a "zousui" set for 280 yen. You can choose from thick curly noodles, thin curly noodles, or flat curly noodles. When I asked the staff for a recommendation, they suggested the thick curly noodles, so I went with that. The "zousui" set is to be ordered when you finish eating the atsumen. After a short wait, it arrived. The simmering broth had a flame underneath to keep it hot. This got me excited! The chashu, boiled egg, menma, and seaweed were served separately. I quickly finished the atsumen and called the staff for the zousui set. They brought a bowl of rice, an egg, and green onions. I asked them to heat it up again, poured the rice into the remaining broth, and added the egg when it started boiling. The combination of broth, rice, and egg was pure bliss. I also added some shichimi spice for extra flavor. I enjoyed every last bit of it. Thank you for the meal!

The other day, I visited Tanoshii-san in Tokachigawa Onsen, which was introduced on TV when the Takagi sisters were on. Despite avoiding lunchtime and going around 2 o'clock, there were already 8 groups ahead of us, so we had to wait for about 25 minutes. Once we were called in, it took about 10 minutes for our orders to arrive. The counter seats were separated by acrylic panels, making it feel a bit cramped. I ordered the thick noodle miso soup and the thin noodle shrimp salt soup. The soup, heated with solid fuel, remained hot until the end, which was nice. The noodles were chewy and delicious, but overall, the experience felt similar to eating regular cold noodles. While it was tasty, it didn't stand out as exceptionally unique.

Hmm, I think it was like this before! I remember eating at this place during the Hokkai Gokuno period! So, this time I tried the Atsumori miso ramen! This shop is always crowded, but I didn't understand why this time! When it first opened, the ramen was tastier when I used to go! The noodles at Hirauichi are usually not good, but this time the miso ramen was just salty without enough miso flavor!

I finally got to enter the popular restaurant Tanaku, which always has long lines and is difficult to get into with kids. I ordered the spicy miso hot noodles with zousui, which I had been wanting to try for a while. As a spicy food lover who enjoys drinking, I tend to gravitate towards spicy menu items. The hot dipping noodles served in a hot iron pot with solid fuel (like you see at ryokans) are incredibly delicious, especially in cold weather. The thick noodles had the perfect chewiness that I love. The zousui set was also fantastic, with the soup flavor soaking into everything beautifully. The staff's service was impeccable, making it a wonderful dining experience. With a wide variety of menu options, I look forward to trying other dishes next time. Thank you for the meal. I will definitely be back.

I arrived at the restaurant around 6:30 pm on a weekday and it was already crowded with a two-group wait. The staff gave me a blanket to keep warm while waiting at the entrance, which was very thoughtful. It would have been nice if the entrance was a bit warmer, but I realized how cold it can get in Hokkaido during the winter. This time, I ordered the spicy miso noodles with thick noodles and added some zosui. It took about 15 minutes from ordering to the food arriving. The air conditioning inside was a bit chilly, but once I started eating, I started sweating and the rich miso flavor was delicious. I also enjoyed the zosui with added egg. I accidentally dropped a glass at the slightly slanted counter seat, I'm sorry for the trouble.

I felt like eating hot soy milk ramen, so I went to the restaurant. There were mostly spicy miso ramen around me, which seemed popular. The place was crowded, but the staff did a great job of managing it with only 4 people. However, waiting to be seated when there were empty tables visible was frustrating. The staff mainly handled both the front and kitchen, so the service was fast, but mistakes were noticeable. For example, orders taken by one person were cooked by another, resulting in mistakes. The atmosphere soured as I waited 20 minutes for my food, and it only arrived after I asked again. The new fuel didn't even boil the soup, and other customers experienced order and cooking mistakes. Despite the slow service, the delicious ramen and unique toppings made the experience worthwhile. Overall, the restaurant had a poor cost-performance ratio, but I would still recommend it for the tasty ramen.

I stopped by for lunch on my way from eastern Hokkaido to Tomakomai. The restaurant is a bit difficult to find as it is located on the hotel's parking lot premises. There were about 10 people waiting, and it took almost an hour for the ramen to arrive. The turnover rate seemed slow. The service was friendly and polite, which I appreciated. I ordered the Special Grade Pork Men with thick noodles in medium size. The noodles were slightly curly and had a good texture - not too firm or too soft. The broth was light and slightly sweet, with a hint of soy sauce from Hokkaido. The toppings included half a boiled egg, seaweed, and two slices of flavorful pork chashu. The crunchy and tasty bamboo shoots were also a nice addition. Overall, the balance between aroma and broth flavor felt a bit off, but I still managed to finish the soup easily. I'm not sure what made it "special grade," but the ramen was delicious nonetheless.

Sasai Hotel is located in a nice area, with a large parking lot so no need to worry. The restaurant is associated with the company Fujimoto Food and Beverage, which is based in Obihiro and also deals with leasing sound equipment. The menu includes various options such as tsukemen, ramen, and maze-soba, all made with Tokachi wheat noodles. The writer tried the Tokachi Atsumen (soy sauce) for 960 yen, which came in a hot pot with flavorful broth and tasty pork belly chashu. The writer also ordered the thick curly noodles, which had a chewy texture and great flavor. They recommend trying the Zousui set with rice, raw egg, and green onions for an additional 280 yen. Overall, the writer highly recommends trying out the restaurant's dishes for yourself. Enjoy!